OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Delays in Managing Lung Cancer	27
Lung Cancer 2021, Part I	18
Teaching Thoracic Surgery in a Low-Resource Setting:	16
Lung Transplantation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome	15
Copyright	14
Extended Tracheal Resection	12
Metastasectomy in Head and Neck Cancers	11
Can Biologic Aggressiveness and Metastatic Potential of Primary Lung Cancer Be Predicted from Clinical Staging Alone?	11
Recognition and Management of Acute and Late Complications of Pneumonectomy	11
Advanced Fellowships After Training	10
Global Health Equity: A Vision for Engaging Thoracic Surgeons	10
Management of Air Leaks and Residual Spaces Following Lung Resection	10
Disparities in Lung Transplantation	9
Managing Esophageal Disasters: What to Expect and What to Do	8
Guiding Principles on the Importance of Thoracic Surgical Education on Establishing Integrated Thoracic Surgery Program, Interdisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conferences, and an Interdisciplinary Appro	8
Contributors	8
New Paradigms in Management of Metastatic Disease to the Lungs	7
Emergency Conversion During Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery	7
Forthcoming Issues	7
Pulmonary Metastasectomy	7
Robotic Segmentectomy	7
Nonallograft Complications of Lung Transplantation	7
Congenital Hernias in Adults	7
Tracheal Resection for Post-intubation/Post-tracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis	6
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Access from the Perspective of the Patient and Current Interventions	6

Asian Perspective on Lung Cancer Screening	6
Copyright	6
First Steps in Addressing Health Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	6
Intraoperative Molecular Imaging of Lung Cancer	6
A Review of Robotic Thoracic Surgery Adoption and Future Innovations	6
Metastasectomy in Thymic and Germ Cell Tumors	5
Copyright	5
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients	5
Lymph Node Dissection for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	5
Endoscopic Management of Laryngotracheal Disease	5
Conduit Ischemia After Esophagectomy	4
Recent Advances in Small Cell and Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer, Diagnosis, Staging, and Surgical Treatment: A Tribute to Jean Deslauriers	4
Thermoablative Techniques to Treat Excessive Central Airway Collapse	4
Social Disparities in Thoracic Surgery	4
Implications of Adverse Biological Factors and Management of Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura	4
Health Disparities in Recruitment and Enrollment in Research	4
Contributors	4
Esophageal Cancer	4
Well-being Through the Synergy of Community Engagement, Health Equity, and Advocacy	4
The More Things Change…	4
Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	3
Copyright	3
Contributors	3
Contributors	3
Social Disparities in Lung Cancer	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer	3
Management of the Potential Lung Donor	3
Lung Retransplantation	3
Aorto-esophageal Fistula Management	3
Well-being for Thoracic Surgeons	3
Tribute and Dedication for Dr Jean Deslauriers (1945-2019)	3
Current Management of Carcinoid Tumor	3
Copyright	3
Safety and Optimizing Ergonomics for Cardiothoracic Surgeons	3
Copyright	3
Anesthetic Management for Pulmonary Resection	3
Just the Facts, Ma’am	3
Early Postoperative Management of Lung Transplant Recipients	3
Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults	3
Controversies in Thoracic Surgery	2
Racial Disparities in Esophageal Cancer	2
Surgical Conditions of the Diaphragm	2
The Mid-Career Crisis	2
Single Setting Robotic Lung Nodule Diagnosis and Resection	2
Laryngotracheal Resection for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis	2
Tracheobronchomalacia vs Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse	2
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Sarcoma	2
Complex Robotic Lung Resection	2
Optimizing Work Relationships for Well-Being	2

Collaboration, Innovation, Investigation: The Safe— and Creative—Path to Managing Tracheal Complexities	2
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation	2
Tracheobronchoplasty	2
Contributors	2
Management of Complications in Robotic Thoracic Surgery	2
Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	2
Social Disparities in the Thoracic Surgery Workforce	2
Centralized Organ Recovery and Reconditioning Centers	2
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer	2
Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection	2
Systemic Therapy in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer and the Role of Biomarkers in Selection of Treatment	2
Assessment of Operability and Resectability in Lung Cancer	2
Management of Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheoinnominate Fistula	2
Lung Cancer Screening: Where Are We, and How Can We Improve?	2
Copyright	2
Non-intubated Airway Surgery	2
Contributors	2
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction	2
Imaging of the Diaphragm	2
Forthcoming Issues	2